At a glance: council votes Nov. 5 — budget transfers, North 32 plat, easement payment, procurement code update and event in‑kind approvals
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Summary
The City Council approved two budget transfers for the administrative building, a final plat for North 32 with a secondary access condition, a communications‑tower easement payment applied to the admin building, an amendment to the procurement code, several in‑kind event approvals and the ratification of a human resources director appointment.
At its Nov. 5 meeting the Nogales City Council took multiple formal actions. Below are the motions the council approved and key details to aid public tracking.
Orders and motions approved
- Order 2025‑11‑033 — Budget transfer not to exceed $300,000 from City Manager capital to general fund administrative services building for continued renovation. Outcome: approved (voice vote recorded as passed).
- Order 2025‑11‑034 — Budget transfer not to exceed $200,000 from general fund reserve to general fund administrative services building for continued renovation. Outcome: approved (voice vote recorded as passed).
- Order 2025‑11‑035 — Approve North 32 Final Plat (32‑lot residential subdivision at 1795 North Loma Mariposa Road, 4.9766 acres). Outcome: approved with an amendment requiring a secondary access using the northeast water easement; recording contingent on meeting exhibit B conditions.
- Order 2025‑11‑036 — Approve communications facility easement agreement and assignment of tower‑related ground release with Cheap Towers LLC and apply $493,612 to the administrative services building renovation. Outcome: approved; staff to execute agreement and transfer funds.
Ordinances and code changes
- Ordinance 02025‑11‑006 — Amendment to Nogales City Code chapter 9 (finance and taxation), adding a provision for job order contracting. Outcome: passed by roll‑call vote (ayes recorded unanimously: Bonilla, Fernandez, Montiel, Parra, Vice Mayor, Mayor Maldonado).
Other approvals
- In‑kind approvals: Council approved multiple in‑kind requests for community events, including Guadalupe novena processions (Dec. 3–11 with Dec. 6 excluded), the Santa Fun Run (Dec. 13) and Veterans Day events (Nov. 11). Estimated public‑safety costs and staffing were discussed and included in staff recommendations.
- Appointment ratification: Council ratified the appointment of Daniel Trevino as human resources director. Outcome: approved.
Notes and next steps: Several items directed staff to prepare contracts, execute easements or return with study‑session materials. Council asked staff to bring the vetted McKinstry construction contract to a study session later in November to lock pricing and proceed with contracting.
